James Madison University - Bluestone Schoolmaam Yearbook (Harrisonburg, VA)

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PHI CHI Phi Chi Theta prepared their 1 1 brothers to be productive and successful members of the business community. Many members held their own and proved to be succesful in the business world. Front Row: Amy C. Clark, Jamie Scott, Jin Park. Middle Row:Jessica Lefler.Anlyn Bankos, Jennifer Mathison, Bridget Viegas. Back Row: Pal Braten.Brooke Nielson, Kathleen Mott. Not Pictured: Erica Fulginiti. i r -Tj ks - H ft m By £gJ PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT DURING REHEARSEL soloist, Keli Rhodes sings Path ofThorns with her fellow Overtones on a retreat at group member Annie Park ' s house. The Overtones were one of two coed a capella groups on campus. Photo courtesy of Overtones Students who were considering a career as a Physician Assistant found the Physician Assistant Student Society a valuable resource to learn more about the field and the job opportunities available. Front Row: Stacey Bracewell, Crystal Mead, English Glauser.Kerri Farrell.Middle Row:Alicia Bassford, Claire Owens, Val Swomley, Amy Wood, Tanya Dillon. Back Row: David Scott Hungate, Kenneth M.Guida.Timothy Hilinski, Mark S.Clem, Cynthia Simmons, William Fluker. o m TO —I o z m IS) 4s» w GO PRE-LAW The Pre-Law Society provided information for students who planned to attend law school. The group brought a plethora of educated speakers to the campus and provided practice LSAT ' s for pre-law students. Front Row: Aby Fite, Riya Mehta, Kimberly O ' Bier. Middle Row: Lauren Brady, Brett Miller, Michael Linskey, Jaycee Stevens, Dalesha Criner, D.W.Park. Back Row:Michael Schy, Frank Palanda.Tom McCaffrey, Ben Mallory.Vineta Sullivan. IANE BILLS PROPS HER FEET UP AS JEFF VANAGS paddles the canoe on a lake at the Overtones retreat. iMthough practice consumed a large portion of the etreat, group members still found time to have fun. hoto courtesy of Overtones SENIOR ANNIE PARK SINGS STILL THE ONE ON THE Commons during the Student Organizations Fair. The dog became part of the show as he was passed to each new soloist that stepped up to the microphone. Photo by Carlton Wolfe

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OVERTONES music Z O 55 M o o CNl OO 3- For anyone who wanted to join an a capella group, the members of the Overtones were more than welcoming. I joined the Overtones because I wanted to see what a cappella had to offer, but I never knew what a tightly-knit group I would become a part of, said junior David Hartley. This sentiment resounded with all the members of the organization as they quickly became more than just singing partners; they also became friends. The Overtones were one of two coed a cappella groups on campu s. The group consisted of 16 members who sang tor the Shenandoah Valley area. Founded in 1997, they were the second oldest a cappella group. Adding to their success was the fact that the group attracted new members every year. In addition to perfoming in the Shennandoah Valley area, the Overtones also sang at schools such as the University of Virginia, Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland-College Park, and even travelled as far away as Amherst, Mass. to entertain audiences. The Overtones ' greatest accomplishment was being chosen to be on the BOCA 2000: Best of College A Cappella compilation CD. Their song, Ghost, originally released by the Indigo Girls, was chosen from thousands of other a cappella songs. Making it an even bigger honor was the fact that they were the first campus a capella organization to be chosen to be a part of the national CD. Other than performing and singing, the group was extremely close and really the best of friends, said David Hartley. I also think that we have an added element to our sound because we are coed. To serve Harrisonburg and the surrounding community, the group also participated in fundraisers with the other a cappella groups on campus helping with Camp Heartland, a camp tor children infected with the HIV virus. Members tasted success as a result of their hard work, dedication, and a strong commitment to their group gave them the opportunity to form fast friendships. By Christina Olson Front Row: Mike Elza.Tyler Hansen, Annie Park, Elizabeth Carey, Kerry Johnson, Tim McCleeney. Middle Row: Keli Rhodes, Erin Chicosky.Jane Bills, Bethany Gillan, Hilary Oavies. Back Row: Jeff Vanags, Andrew Hart, Craig Calton, Mart Liberati, David Hartley.

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PHI MU ALPHA CO o M z: o O CO 3- sinionia Whether ihe - were showcasing their strong musical talents with instruments like the trumpet, the saxophone, the piano or their own voices, the men of Phi Mu Alpha dedicated themselves to encouraging and actively promoting music in America. Since 1969 the members had accomplished their goal through the highest standards of creativity, performance, education and research. Twenty members strong, OMA was the only all-male professional music fraternity on campus and any man interested in music was eligible to join. The fraternity was founded at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Mass. on October 6, 1898 and was the largest professional music fraternity in the world with over 93,000 initiates, 30 provinces and more than 200 university and college chapters in the nation. The Sinfonia Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the fraternity, provided thousands of dollars for research institutions that matched grants in support of chapter projects, and the commissioning of new works. One of their largest community projects was a concert sponsored for the Sheetz Family Christmas program. Other services included installing in-use and open signs on practice rooms, moving the harpsichord for various events, and setting up chairs. The men were also known to lend a helping hand to their professors outside of class. Through their good works, t MA continued to spread the appreciation of music throughout campus and the Harrisonburg community. By Andrea Flanary Front Row: Matt Fraker, Kenneth Lituack, Michael Downey, Dale Zarlenga, Kris Dix. Middle Row: Christopher Levin. Paul M. Gebb, Matt Barclay, Daniel W. Ozment, Michael Anzuini, Back Row: Greg McKenzie, Dave Cowell, Philip Keirstead, Michael Hadary, Matthew Downey.